The Best of Italy By Rail

BEL CANTO TOUR

ROME, BOLOGNA FOOD VALLEY, VERONA & VENICE

10 Days: Saturday, July 27–Monday, August 5, 2019

SAVE $50 IF YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 31!

THIS EXTRAORDINARY RAIL JOURNEY FROM ROME TO VENICE with stops in Bologna and Verona is an exploration of some of Italy’s most stunning cities. Accompanied by a professional Tour Manager and with “worry-free” luggage service, sit back and enjoy the changing landscape on this marvelous adventure. Rome is a treasure trove of ancient ruins, glorious cathedrals, whimsical fountains and piazzas made for people watching. Enjoy the two-hour rail journey to Bologna—the lively, historic capital of Emilia-Romagna—with its perfectly preserved medieval center and miles of arcaded streets overhung with arched colonnades. You’ll get acquainted with this marvelous city on an afternoon food and wine walking tour followed by dinner. Discover Verona on a late afternoon walking tour followed by dinner at a local restaurant and a performance at the outstanding Verona Opera! Continue your rail journey to Venice Mestre (the mainland side of the Venetian lagoon). This exotic lagoon city, built on a hundred islands in the Adriatic, is a watery labyrinth of sun-speckled canals and arched bridges, marble palaces, piazzas both massive and tiny, narrow streets and a glorious quay-side promenade. Enjoy a food and wine walking tour of Venice and discover the lagoon islands of Murano (glass-blowing) and Burano (lace making) on a boat excursion.

Premium Class train seating: Frecciarossa high-speed trains, operated by Trenitalia, reach speeds of 250 miles per hour (400 km/h) and offer maximum comfort. Frecciarossa trains are equipped with air conditioning, power outlets at each seat and a cafe car. You will receive a welcome soft-drink or coffee and small snack.

Worry-free luggage service: all transfer and transport of your luggage is taken care of for you